Yates vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Yates Rank #5,699

Estes Rank #31,754

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Yates or Estes more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Yates and Estes mean?

Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Yates and Estes boy or girl names?

Yates is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.